About the song
“Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert is a song from her 2019 album Wildcard. Here’s a breakdown of its background and themes:
Background:
- Co-written and recorded by Miranda Lambert herself.
- Released in December 2019 as the second single from Wildcard.
- Commercially successful, gaining critical acclaim.
- Won the CMA Award for Video of the Year and garnered nominations for Single and Song of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards.
- Also nominated for Grammy Awards in the categories of Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song.
Themes:
- Resilience: The song speaks of facing challenges and setbacks but holding onto hope and inner strength. The metaphor of the bluebird represents optimism and finding joy even in difficult times.
- Overcoming adversity: Lines like “And if the house just keeps on winning I got a wildcard up my sleeve” and “And if love keeps giving me lemons I’ll just mix ’em in my drink” represent the idea of finding creative solutions and turning negatives into positives.
- Maintaining hope: The core message is about keeping a positive outlook and finding light even in darkness. The repeated line “I’ll keep a light on in my soul, Keep a bluebird in my heart” emphasizes this theme.
Overall, “Bluebird” is an uplifting song about perseverance and maintaining hope in the face of adversity. It’s a signature Miranda Lambert anthem that resonates with themes common in country music.
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Lyrics
Yeah, I’m a turnerI turn pages all the timeDon’t like where I’m at, 34 was badSo I just turn to 35
Yeah, I’m a keeperI keep digging down for the deepLike the records I’m playingThey might keep you waitingBut you know I’m gonna play ’em for keeps
And if the house just keeps on winningI got a wildcard up my sleeveAnd if love keeps giving me lemonsI’ll just mix ’em in my drinkAnd if the whole wide world stops singingAnd all the stars go darkI’ll keep a light on in my soulKeep a bluebird in my heart
Well, I’m a giverYeah, and I’m still giving ’em hellForgiving’s pretty hardSo I made an art out of forgettin’ ’em well
Yeah, I’m a rhymerI can turn twenty cents into a tenAnd if I get confused, and I start to loseI rhyme a dime ’til it all makes sense
And if the house just keeps on winningI got a wildcard up my sleeveAnd if love keeps giving me lemonsI’ll just mix ’em in my drinkAnd if the whole wide world stops singingAnd all the stars go darkI turn the light on in my soulAnd keep a bluebird in my heart
Ooh, ooh
And if the house just keeps on winningI got a wildcard up my sleeveAnd if love starts giving me lemonsJust mix ’em in my drinkAnd if the whole wide world stops singingAnd all the stars go darkI’ll keep the light on in my soulKeep a bluebird in my heart
I’ll keep a light on in my soulKeep a bluebird in my heartKeep a bluebird in my heartOohAnd the bluebird singsOoh